Gaslamp

Absolutely amazing experience. If you’re looking for a great evening with perfect ambiance, amazing food and personal service from a professional wait staff that truly wants you to enjoy your evening this is the place. The prices are high but the quality of the food and small speak easy vibes are worth it. The hanging tomahawk was beyond delicious and the sides and appetizers were remarkable. The drinks were beyond unique and brought together blends that will have you struggling between reordering a second or trying something new and exciting.

If you are looking for a fantastic intimate dining experience this is a great choice. Our group has some major foodies that have eaten at Michelin star restaurants all over the world. We attended on and with a recommendation from a local and were not disappointed. I understand some people may not like the intimate, jazzy speakeasy vibe but the experience of it all makes it more fun. The staff were all very attentive. Any drinks I tried were top notch and delicious. The divers sea scallops were fantastic. My wife and I shared the French laundry which was also incredible. Every dish was fantastic and our table had the full spectrum of food dishes. That is when a restaurant has a good chef/culinary team. Sure, you *may* be able to get a steak for slightly cheaper and close to or equal price.

The better half of the world food tour duo trekked over to Kailua and met me at Gaslamp, on Ho'olai St. The parking lot was full so we both found parking on the street. Hah, when I got back to my car, I found another car illegally parked behind me. So, parking appears to be an issue in this area. There is no signage outside that tells you it’s Gaslamp, the signage says Kailua Town Pub and Grill. You have to go past the left side of the bar to a door, give a wait staff the secret passcode (which I failed to remember) and be taken through a door behind you, up a steep staircase to a small space overlooking the bar downstairs. There are about six tables and it’s a very dark space. Natalie was our server and we started with a Botanist gin & tonic ($18) and a glass of J Lassalle Champagne ($2

Overall a great experience. Our service was Madeline (if we remember that correctly), she was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions to improve our experience. The scallops were delicious and I’m glad we added the caviar. Wagyu tomahawk steak was the center oh our dinner and it did not disappoint. Would comeback and recommend this place.

We definitely recommend arriving close to your reservation time. We got there early and ended up filling up on drinks before the food arrived. The ambiance is fantastic and there was live music from a musician that played a flute, clarinet, and sax. He played a mix of music and even paused his break upon finding out that it was someone's birthday! The drinks were interesting and tasty and the food was delicious too. They did a great job with the plating and service was quick and communicative. I will say that this was on the pricier side, but if you are seeking a higher end experience that feels a bit fine and adventurous then this is the spot for you.